exteroceptor
anatomy
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An exteroceptor is a type of sensory receptor that responds to stimuli from outside the body. These stimuli are known as exteroceptive stimuli. Essentially, exteroceptors are the sense organs that allow us to perceive our external environment.12
While proprioceptors typically sense internal body states like posture and movement, some can also detect external forces like gravity. In such cases, they might function as exteroceptors, sensing external influences on the body.3
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